None of the statements correctly interpret a part of the expression.
The expression 35x + 55y represents Antoine's total spending, where x represents the number of pairs of shoes he buys and y represents the number of jerseys he buys.
Statement #1: This statement incorrectly states that Antoine spends $35.00 per pair of shoes. The expression 35x actually represents the amount Antoine spends on shoes, not the price per pair.
Statement #2: This statement incorrectly states that Antoine spends $55.00 per pair of shoes. The expression 35x + 55y represents Antoine's total spending, including both shoes and jerseys. It does not represent the price per pair of shoes.
Statement #3: This statement incorrectly states that Antoine spends $35.00 in total for shoes. The expression 35x represents the amount Antoine spends on shoes, but the total spending also includes the amount spent on jerseys which is represented by 55y.
Antoine goes to the mall to buy new shoes and jerseys. He pays a set rate per pair of shoes and a set rate per jersey, and he pays more per jersey than he pays per pair of shoes. His total spending can be modeled by the equation 35x+55y
. Which of the statements correctly interprets a part of the expression?
Statement #1: Antoine spends $35.00 per pair of shoes.
Statement #2: Antoine spends $55.00 per pair of shoes.
Statement #3: Antoine spends $35.00 in total for shoes.
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